About Us
Isan (the region)
Influences and Language
Influences and Language
Ying's Cooking School is located in Udon Thani, which is in the heart of Isan (Isaan, Esan) region. This area is known for being rich in small farms. Rice and sugar cane are the two most common crops. Many of the dishes we feature have their roots in the Isan region.
Influences and Language
Influences and Language
Influences and Language
Our recipes and preparation processes are based on traditional Thai and Isan cuisine with the occasional touch of modern fusion and international gastronomy thrown in. Ying is the sole teacher/instructor. She is fluent in English, Swedish and Thai.
Your Teacher
Influences and Language
Your Teacher
Ying is a very experienced chef with a home base in the United States. April - November, she owns and operates Ying's Thai Food, one of the highest rated and more popular food trucks in Kansas City. Before starting her own food truck, Ying worked in several Thai restaurants and has also lived in Sweden. Ying blends past experiences, inclu
Ying is a very experienced chef with a home base in the United States. April - November, she owns and operates Ying's Thai Food, one of the highest rated and more popular food trucks in Kansas City. Before starting her own food truck, Ying worked in several Thai restaurants and has also lived in Sweden. Ying blends past experiences, including seven years as a high school math teacher in Udon Thani, to create a fun, personal cooking class with the student at center.